Sure! Let’s solve each of the 5 addition problems step by step. Since all problems ask for a
total, we simply
add the two given numbers.
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Problem 1: Fish in Ponds
> There are 27 fish in one pond.
> There are 18 fish in another pond.
> How many fish in total?
✔ Solution:
27 + 18 = ?
Let’s break it down:
- 20 + 10 = 30
- 7 + 8 = 15
- 30 + 15 =
45
Answer: 45
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Problem 2: Birds in Trees
> Peter sees 35 birds in one tree.
> He sees 17 birds in another tree.
> How many birds did he see in all?
✔ Solution:
35 + 17 = ?
Break it down:
- 30 + 10 = 40
- 5 + 7 = 12
- 40 + 12 =
52
Answer: 52
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Problem 3: Apples in Trees
> There are 44 apples in one tree.
> There are 38 more in another tree.
> How many apples are there in all?
✔ Solution:
44 + 38 = ?
Break it down:
- 40 + 30 = 70
- 4 + 8 = 12
- 70 + 12 =
82
Answer: 82
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Problem 4: Cars Going to and from School
> Jasmine counts 44 cars going to school.
> She counts 25 cars coming back home.
> How many does she count in all?
✔ Solution:
44 + 25 = ?
Break it down:
- 40 + 20 = 60
- 4 + 5 = 9
- 60 + 9 =
69
Answer: 69
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Problem 5: Snails Found by Joe and Holly
> Joe finds 37 snails.
> Holly finds 35 snails.
> How many snails do they find in all?
✔ Solution:
37 + 35 = ?
Break it down:
- 30 + 30 = 60
- 7 + 5 = 12
- 60 + 12 =
72
Answer: 72
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✔ Final Answers:
1)
45
2)
52
3)
82
4)
69
5)
72
You can write these answers in the blanks on your worksheet. For the “WORKING OUT” column, you can show your steps like I did above — breaking numbers into tens and ones to make adding easier!
Let me know if you’d like to practice more problems like this 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of math problems for 2nd grade.
